π JSON Input β PHP Array Output
Enter JSON on the left, get PHP array code on the right in real-time
π How to Use
Convert JSON to PHP Array: Enter valid JSON in the left editor. The corresponding PHP array code is generated in real-time on the right panel.
Type Mapping:
- JSON string β PHP single-quoted string (escaped)
- JSON number β PHP number (int/float)
- JSON boolean β PHP true/false
- JSON null β PHP null
- JSON object β PHP associative array
- JSON array β PHP indexed array
Default output uses PHP short array syntax [] (PHP 5.4+).
π― Use Cases
- PHP Development: Convert API JSON responses to PHP arrays for data processing
- Config Migration: Convert JSON configuration files to PHP arrays for PHP projects
- Data Import: Use JSON data sources as PHP array representations in your code
- Learning: Compare JSON and PHP array syntax differences side by side
β FAQ
What's the difference between JSON and PHP arrays?
JSON is a lightweight data interchange format that uses text to represent structured data. PHP arrays are built-in data structures that can function as both indexed and associative arrays. This tool converts between them automatically.
Can I use the generated PHP code directly?
Yes! The generated PHP array code is syntactically correct and ready to paste into your PHP project. Enable "Include variable declaration" to generate $data = [...] assignment statements.
How large JSON files are supported?
Processing is done entirely in the browser, limited by memory. Most files up to a few MB work fine. For very large files, consider using a command-line script instead.